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Dr. Jennifer Ochsner reviews the mammogram of a 50-year-old woman diagnosed with breast cancer at the Vancouver Clinic's Breast Care Center in February.

Local doctor makes case for annual mammograms

Dr. Jennifer Ochsner reviews the mammogram of a 50-year-old woman diagnosed with breast cancer at the Vancouver Clinic's Breast Care Center in February.

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

Earlier this year, a Canadian study challenging the need for annual mammograms prompted women across the country to question whether they needed the yearly X-rays. Read story

Runners prepare for the start of the seventh annual Girlfriends Half Marathon -- now named Girlfriends Run for a Cure -- on a chilly morning in October 2013.

New name, distance for fundraising marathon

Runners prepare for the start of the seventh annual Girlfriends Half Marathon -- now named Girlfriends Run for a Cure -- on a chilly morning in October 2013.

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

The annual Girlfriends race in downtown Vancouver has a new name and a new addition, but it still has the same goal in its eighth year as it did in its first: Raise money for breast cancer research. Read story

Matt Ferguson, 20, created Matt's Chemo Bags when he was 14 years old and his mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Ferguson's mom received a bag full of comfort items, such as a blanket, candy, puzzles and lotion.

Matt’s Chemo Bags started after mom’s diagnosis

Matt Ferguson, 20, created Matt's Chemo Bags when he was 14 years old and his mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Ferguson's mom received a bag full of comfort items, such as a blanket, candy, puzzles and lotion.

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

Matt Ferguson was 14 years old when his mom, Julie Ferguson, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Read story

Susan Pagel of Battle Ground, left, high-fives fellow breast cancer survivor Becky Ewer at a social event sponsored by the nonprofit Pink Lemonade Project this summer in Jamison Square in Portland.

Body image, personal choices factor into breast reconstruction surgery

Susan Pagel of Battle Ground, left, high-fives fellow breast cancer survivor Becky Ewer at a social event sponsored by the nonprofit Pink Lemonade Project this summer in Jamison Square in Portland.

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

Susan Pagel was diagnosed with breast cancer Sept. 16, 2013. Read story

Susan Gotshall, 43, works out Aug. 25 at CrossFit Untamed in Vancouver. Gotshall said CrossFit put her in the best position -- physically, mentally and emotionally -- to go through her breast cancer diagnosis, surgery and recovery.

CrossFit gave Vancouver woman fitness for the fight

Susan Gotshall, 43, works out Aug. 25 at CrossFit Untamed in Vancouver. Gotshall said CrossFit put her in the best position -- physically, mentally and emotionally -- to go through her breast cancer diagnosis, surgery and recovery.

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

Susan Gotshall had always struggled to find activities that motivated her to exercise. Read story

Dr. Allen Gabriel, second from right, injects Botox into the pectoral muscle of a patient during breast reconstruction surgery Sept. 2 at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.

Botox plays powerful healing role

Dr. Allen Gabriel, second from right, injects Botox into the pectoral muscle of a patient during breast reconstruction surgery Sept. 2 at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

The decision to undergo a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery was an easy one for Erin Graves. Read story

10 myths about breast cancer

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

Learn the truth Read story

Kaiser, Komen join forces to aid Latinas

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

After losing a sister to breast cancer nine years ago, Socorro Hernandez, 46, knew about the importance of early screening. Read story

Bonneville Dam fish count 10/04

October 3, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Counts and water conditions for Friday Read story

R.A. Long holds off Ridgefield, 7-5

October 3, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Ridgefield defense allowed the R.A. Long offense a single touchdown, but it wasn't enough to come away with the victory as the Lumberjacks won 7-5 Friday. Read story